social climber

• Persona que busca activamente ascender en la escala social, generalmente relacionándose con individuos de mayor estatus o riqueza, a menudo de manera oportunista o percibida como poco sincera.

A person who actively seeks to improve their social status, often by associating with people of higher social standing or wealth, sometimes in a way perceived as opportunistic or insincere.

1. Ambitious person seeking higher social statusB2informal

   A person who tries to improve their social position, especially by associating with people of a higher social class.

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   • She was dismissed as a social climber by the old aristocracy.
   • He is a notorious social climber who only attends exclusive parties.
   • The novel portrays a ruthless social climber in 19th-century London.